Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

Make summer super with potluck-perfect recipes

From block parties to backyard barbecues, summer is when people get together and enjoy the delectable tastes of the season. The classic American potluck is always a favorite gathering, especially when friends, family and neighbors bring out their best dishes for everyone to enjoy. Read More

Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus

While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips. Read More

Help keep tweens and teens healthy with up-to-date vaccinations

Vaccinations are not just for younger children. Even though kids may have received their recommended vaccinations when they were younger, they still may need additional vaccines as adolescents. Read More

Debunk myths before starting a weight loss program

It's one of the seasons of the year when people are thinking of losing weight. Whether it's for a family or class reunion or trips to the beach, finding your own motivation for losing weight is critical. It's also important not to jeopardize your success by believing the myths and misconceptions about weight loss. Read More

HEALTH AWARENESS: Talk to Your Doctor if You Have Frequent and Persistent Heartburn

We've all heard about heartburn and chances are that most of us have experienced it at some point, but have you heard about GERD? Read More

Pro racer shows people with diabetes that disease doesn't have to slow them down

When Firestone Indy Lights racecar driver Charlie Kimball roars into town for a race, he's out to prove more than his dominance on the racetrack. He's looking to inspire people with diabetes that nothing, not even their disease, has to slow them down. Read More

Career-changers finding opportunity in booming day spa industry

Even though the economy appears to be climbing out of recession, unemployment rates remain alarmingly high. Yet some industries continue to prosper, offering plenty of opportunity for career-changers and qualified job seekers. The day spa industry is an example of a "luxury" industry that has continued to do well despite the recession. Read More

Don't let fugitive dust steal your health

No one likes dust - and it's everywhere, whether you live on a gravel road in the countryside or an urban environment. Dust accelerates wear on appliances, electronic equipment and vehicles, and it stunts the growth of your houseplants and gardens. But even more troubling is how dust may adversely affect your health, particularly if you already have breathing-related problems. Read More

Creating great food memories

Your memory of real, flavorful, fresh food is a key tool for losing weight. At least that's one of the intriguing claims in Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough's new book, "Real Food Has Curves: How to Get off Processed Food, Lose Weight, and Love What You Eat." Read More

Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season

While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest. Read More